Pure Happiness: Animal Edition

AmyBrown

Aug 5, 2020 2:00 PM EDT

Smiles. Smiles are the universal sign of happiness.

Did you know that smiling is actually more contagious than the flu? And that studies have should that when you smile, a true smile, "it affects certain muscles that actually make you feel happy or joyful. You smile because you are happy and when certain muscles are hit, your brain sends even more happy signals or endorphins."

Smiling is the ultimate gift you can give yourself, and others will catch your smile, too.

We hope the following smiling animals are contagious to you, too! Here's to a happy day!

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"My pupper's face when I tell him that he's a good boy..."

via u/gunshowbabs
02
"Claras first trip into the backyard, I think she liked it!"

via u/neptunesmoon
03
"Puppy playing in the leaves for the first time"

via u/ker9189
04
"My dog likes to sit on the hill and watch the sunset."

via u/EBro02
05
"Arthur loves his portrait"

via u/Murraj1966
06
“The face you make when you play in the sprinklers at 3 AM.”

via IridescentLights
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"Ruby had lots of fun on her walk today"

via u/cloudygrande
08
"This is Fig! He has a prosthetic leg, and likes to take it off and throw it at his sister."

via u/DreadfullyBIzzy
09
"She sure is really happy when sleeping"

via u/Yoshi-Chan-YT
10
"Took my uncles guide dog for an "off work" walk."

via u/nsims92
11
"Puppy's first time at the beach and he couldn't stop smiling"

via u/Nevada_Mountains
12
"A dog at the shelter I work at is teaching me how to smile."

via u/BloodFleshBones
13
"My sister send me a picture of my niece and her cat enjoying sunlight"

via u/[deleted]
14
"Our Airbnb came with a very happy pup!"

via u/mtlktrc
15
"At 13, Diesel occasionally needs help finishing walks. It's become his favorite part of the day"

via u/kalrizzien
16
"Winnie, extra happy after play time"

via u/dirteanne
17
"Got my dog a new toy. He was pretty excited"

via Alisana
18
"10 week old Ziggy loves getting pets!"

via u/MIZSTLDEN
19
"Penny is a happy gal"

via u/GillyGooze
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"My normally grumpy puppy discovered grass"

via u/yesmilady